“Gathering to organize demands we prioritize our healing journey.” Dr. Christian Greer hands her New York Amsterdam News’ column over to our Founder & Director Dr. Micia Mosely who shares on the communal power and social and emotional support of Black affinity groups in her article, “Racial affinity groups will not end racism…but if done […]
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Black Teacher Leadership and Sustainability Institute | June 2024 Highlights
Black teachers gathered in Oakland, CA for Black Teacher Leadership and Sustainability Institute (BTLSI), a Black affinity space and professional development experience for Black educators in district, charter, private, and independent TK-12 schools. There, they built and shared knowledge, affirmed each other’s stories, arrived at new understandings, stepped into new wellness practices, and co-envisioned more […]
Teacher Truth Call to Action to Support Black Educators
Our partners at BlackFemaleProject published a Call-to-Action resource for Educators, Administrators, Educational Leaders, Policy Makers, Researchers, Funders, and Community-Based Organizations who are lookin for ways to support their Black educators.
BTP Fellowship Curriculum Spotlight from Joya Brandon
We’re proud to spotlight one of our Founding Cohort 1 Fellows, Joya Brandon, for her work developing two different lesson plans through the Apollo Theater’s Apollo Stories Fellowship program.
Mindfulness for the Cultural Podcast Episode w/ Dr. Micia Mosely
In this Mindfulness for the Culture Podcast episode, Dr. Micia Mosely and hosts, King David Walker and Sonia Russel, share ways to combat stress, stand in one’s truth, and bring joy and authenticity to this liberation work
Rogers Family Foundation Reflection On Community Leaders
BTP was featured in Reflections On: Community Leaders, an article by our long-term Oakland-based funders, Rogers Family Foundation. In this piece are highlights, lessons learned, hopes, and calls to actions from our Founder and Director, Micia Mosely and two other Rogers’ grantees, Lakisha Young, Founder and CEO of The Oakland REACH and Daneen Keaton, Executive Director […]
We Need Black August More than Ever
In preparation for Black August, we invite you to return to We Need Black August Now More Than Ever written by our very own, Joseph Edelin.